Jaisaidhistimeinhighschoolhasbeenfilled withenrichingexperiencesacrossacademics,clubs, sports,globaltravels,andmore Photo by Fordham Preparatory School.
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MarisrecentlyreceivedaprestigiousSTEMscholarship fromTheAngelesT.ArredondoFoundationinStamford, whichshewillputtowardshercollegeeducation. Photo by Immaculate High School.
Sebastianisamemberofthedevelopmentteamat BrokenPiano,anindependentcompanythatmakes short,simple,andenjoyablegames,accordingtothe website. Photo by St. Joseph High School
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HOW DO YOU FEEL YOU’VE GROWN AS BOTH A STUDENT AND A PERSON FROM YOUR FIRST DAY OF
ith a month of school now under their belts, some students may start to consider extra help or outside tutoring to excel with their stacked schedule of tests, quizzes, and assessments We spoke with local
administrators to see how they’re helping their students succeed, and recommend related resources available in the Fairfield County area.
“We understand that some students prefer one-onone assistance while others thrive in group environments,” Principal Nancy DiBuono said. “To accommodate these preferences, our services include tutoring by National Honor Society students and faculty members across all subjects.”
Students struggling in math, chemistry, or physics can get “Freducated” with the help of FredEbertTutoring With more than 50,000 hours of teaching experience across a 40-plus year career, Ebert offers students
multiple ways to understand the material. His individualized approach assesses their respective skill sets and problem-solving abilities to determine the best path to academic success. For more information, visit WWW. THETUTOROFWESTPORT.COM
TheTutoringClubofRidgefield services students of all backgrounds and academic abilities. Its team creates customized game plans for every individual child, and provides year-round tutoring in all high school subjects. The service also offers SAT/ACT test prep and guidance in navigating the college admissions process. For more information, visit WWW.TUTORINGCLUB.COM/RIDGEFIELDCT •
he start of a new school year presents the opportunity for students to experience many other new things, as well From courses and classmates to members of the faculty, there’s plenty to be excited about. Some schools in Connecticut are currently offering classes that their students have never taken before With this comes the addition of new faces to the staff directory. We spoke with local administrators in CT to see what’s on tap for the 2024-25 school year >>
The course provides an introduction to AI with an emphasis on ethical decision-making. Students learn technical concepts and consider their ethical implications, get comfortable with key terms, learn algorithms, prediction, and optimization, and practice using an ethical matrix. >>
During the 2022-23 school year, 7 5 million students (ages 3-21) received special education and/or related services under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, according to the National Center for Education Statistics The most common disability among students, at 32 percent, was specific learning differences Connecticut is home to a number of schools designed for students with specific learning differences We spoke with some administrators to see how they’re uniquely educating these unique learners, and, more importantly, setting them up for success.
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While back-to-school season always feels like a fresh start, soon enough we’ll be celebrating the end of 2024 and ringing in a new year Between now and then is a laundry list of other holidays that fill our hearts with appreciation, where we’ll cherish spending time with our families and friends. Con-
necticut’s museums, research centers, and libraries invite you to spend the holidays learning about the holidays through a number of specially-curated programs and events This article provides a month-by-month breakdown of places you can go to get into the spirit of the season. >>
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>> KeelerTavernMuseum&HistoryCenter’s GhostsofRidgefield program includes a series of fun and spooky ghost tours, just in time for Halloween. Happening three nights only at the end of October, these family-friendly tours offer ghostly encounters and storytelling with a historic twist.
The FergusonLibrary hosteditsfirst Diwali FestivalofLights inthefallof2011.TheIndian holidayoccursinlateOctoberorearlyNovember,andeachdayofthefive-day-longfestival ismarkedbyadifferenttradition.
“The purpose of hosting Diwali, or any cultural celebration, is to promote cultural diversity and introduce residents to different communities and their traditions,” ELL, Citizenship & Cultural Programs Manager Yelena Klompus said “We welcome all residents to embrace and celebrate their heritage, as we truly believe we can learn from our neighbors here in Stamford.”
“We do enjoy any opportunity to have conversations and share perspectives, so we encourage questions from the general public,” Potter added. “However, we are not anti-Thanksgiving. After all, who doesn’t like to get together with loved ones and share space while eating generational recipes and watching a little football?
WhitbyKids AreFuture-Ready. Your children will facea worldthatisverydifferentfromtoday.
At Whitby, we meet this challengehead-on by creating an environmentdesigned to develop students who areinnately curious,and have the knowledge and confidence to find their wayinthe world.
Come join us to learn howyour child canbecome future-ready
Fall Admission Events
EarlyChildhood Exploration: October 2–9:30 AM
AllSchool Open House: October27– 11:00 AM Virtual AllSchool Open House: November 13 –9:30 AM
“Eagle Hill School defines itself by its ‘Whole Child’ approach,” Director of Marketing & Communications Brad Serton said. “This means that not only is there much attention given to supporting students’ learning differences, but students are also given the opportunity to participate in interscholastic athletics, art, music, dance, coding, and a broad range of after-school activities.”
We’ve made abreakthroughfor thefield of education,witha new,research-backedapproach to empowering gifted& 2e kids with complex learning,social-emotional and/or medical profiles Come seehow we’reredefining what’s possiblefor achild and forK-12 education as awhole,and what this might mean foryourchild.
As the premiere boarding school for neurodivergent learners, Franklin Academy looks beyond diagnostics and instead recognizes their students’ inherent strengths Members of the faculty help nurture these strengths by working with students on their executive functioning and social-emotional skills.
The school also implements a transitional model to support post-secondary preparation. Its senior year program, the Franklin Learning Institute, provides students immersive opportunities to practice college skills with adult support and intervention.
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“Our families receive active communication from various departments and educational opportunities to enhance their understanding on neurodiversity, post-secondary planning, and ways to support adolescent skill development,” Rausch-Dudzicsaid.
Anand: Some of my standout classes include AP Calculus, Latin 2 Honors, AP Computer Science, and AP English Language. These courses left a lasting impression because the teachers made challenging material engaging and accessible. As for activities, running on the cross country and track teams all four years has been a highlight of my high school experience The camaraderie during competitions and the friendships forged afterward has been incredibly rewarding.
Martinez: After graduation, I plan on beginning a career as a game designer. Whether I go the traditional route of college or build my own independent game studio from the ground up, I know I can do it I've been determined for the past four years to follow my passion, and that determination has only been bol-
stered by the incredible teachers and staff at St. Joe’s who have encouraged me to believe in my dreams.
Q COULD YOU SHARE SOME WORDS OF ADVICE FOR YOUR FELLOW GRADUATING SENIORS?
Anand: Take time to relax and trust that wherever life takes you you will go on to do incredible things. Stay involved in activities that fuel your passions, both in school and within your local communities. Whatever your path, always remember your roots and the people who supported you along the way
Kriegel: Make memories and stay organized. Senior year is filled with so many exciting events and activities and it's such a great time to be with friends and family to create memories I also find staying organized to be super important because senior year comes with lots of deadlines, and staying organized can set you up for success.
Mitchell College is aplace of radicalpossibilities,where youcan uncover your unique powerand studywhatis most importanttoyou:yourself. With aflexible, abilities-basedcurriculum, apeacefulwaterfrontcampus, and social andlearningsupportstailoredtoeachstudent’s unique needs, Mitchell weaves students in—wedon’t weed students out.
Career-Focused Majors with Built-in Experiential Learning Acceleratedand Online Course Options Conference-Winning DIII Athletics Support forNeurodivergentLearners—before,during, andafter college
Test PreparationCourse
October5,2024
Fall Open House
October20, 2024
1:00pm-3:00pm
High School PlacementTest
October26, 2024 or November 9, 2024
Priority ApplicationDeadline
November 13,2024
Winter Open House
December 11,2024
6:30pm-8:00pm
Family Tours
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What will your path look likefromhereto higher education? Howwillyou make the most of your high school years? What will youdiscoverabout yourself,your passions,yourpotential?Who will you impact alongthe way?
At St.JosephHighSchool,wehelp youngmen andwomen make themostof theirhighschool experience.That’swhy we sayour studentsare On AMission ForMore.Morechallenges.More celebrations.Moreunique experiences. More opportunitiestoserve their community.